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Monthly Highlights & Something Worth Sharing
This month, we looked at the problem of chronic stress in today's world - the type that our bodies aren't built for. We started by understanding why chronic stress is harmful, I then introduced a powerful tool that I believe offers the most effective solution...
How I manage my stress
In last week’s post, I introduced the concept of the ‘Stress Cycle’ – what I believe is one of the most important ways we can successfully navigate the modern-day world. The key is in breaking the constant of chronic stress, with intentional forced moments of...
The Stress Cycle – the best tool for managing stress
Last week, I identified chronic stress as being a big, if not the biggest, threat to our wellbeing in our busy, modern lives. Understanding why we struggle is key because it helps us take responsibility for our challenges and enables us to pre-empt and navigate...
Chronic stress – a modern-day companion
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of modern life, affecting each of us to varying degrees. Whether we're dealing with the constant pressures of daily life or facing unexpected challenges, like the loss of a loved one or a sudden job loss, stress is an intrinsic...
Monthly Highlights & Something Worth Sharing
This month, we tackled the often-overlooked issue of over-exercising - a common problem that deserves attention. We started by identifying the signs of over-exercising and understanding its impact. We then explored practical tips to avoid it. Finally, we...
Exercise smarter, not harder
Last time, we talked about the importance of listening to our bodies - a fundamental step in not just avoiding over-exercise, but also for good selfcare. Today, let's finish the conversation with a focus on finding the exercise routines that truly support our...
When I feel tired, should I rest or exercise?
This month's question comes from Judy: Hi Kate, There are days when I don’t want to exercise because I feel lethargic and lacking in energy, but sometimes, I push myself to do it and then I feel better afterwards. So, how do I distinguish between fatigue that...
The Signs & Consequences of Over-Exercising
In my previous post about over-exercising, we explored what the term means and some situations and personality types often at risk. Take a read here, if you haven’t already. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the signs of over-exercising and its impact...
Could You Be Over-Exercising?
Exercise is an essential pillar of health and wellbeing. After all, our bodies are designed to move. However, just as too little movement can be detrimental to our health and longevity, the opposite end of the spectrum - over-exercising - poses its own set of...
Monthly Highlights & Something Worth Sharing
This month, we explored strategies to help you mentally disconnect from work. Mental disconnection from work means the ability to ‘switch off’ when you're not supposed to be working. We explored why it’s so important and how it can negatively affect us (and...
Take back control & disconnect from work to find more balance
Mentally disconnecting from work is not as easy as just ‘not thinking about work’. I get that. This is why we have been exploring not only what mentally disconnecting means and why it is important, but also how it can affect our day-to-day lives, such as...
How can I shake off the Sunday blues & fully enjoy my weekend?
This month's question comes from Nicola: Hi Kate, I have trouble fully disconnecting from work over the weekends. While I enjoy the relief on Friday afternoons and I can fully relax on Saturday, the looming pressure of Monday often creeps in on Sundays. As a...
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The secret to your success is hidden in your daily routines
More specifically, it's your morning routine or lack of, that truly sets the tone for the rest of your day: your health, mood, focus, energy and overall productivity. Which is why I've created this free 12-page guide to help you design your own custom morning routine so that you can be at your best every day.